Junior Solutions Architect

Redhorse Corporation

. Assist in designing and modeling end-to-end architectures, system integration diagrams, and technical specifications for federal IT programs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with federal standards. Proficient in technical documentation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver effective IT architectures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active DoD Secret Security ClearanceCloud Computing Solutions DesignInfrastructure-as-Code Tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)Microservices Architectures and API IntegrationAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystems EngineeringCloud EngineeringCI/CD PipelinesContainerization Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Technical DocumentationData Engineering PipelinesAgile MethodologiesFull-Stack Design PatternsAutomated Security Scanning

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration with StakeholdersTroubleshooting Technical Challenges

Tools & Technologies

AWSGitLabJiraDatabricksApache Spark

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAzure/GCP Certification

Industry Keywords

NIST RMFFedRAMPDoD Cloud Computing SRG IL2–IL6AI/ML IntegrationETL/ELT Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudDockerETLGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLKubernetesMicroservicesSparkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in designing and modeling end-to-end architectures, system integration diagrams, and technical specifications for federal IT programs
Collaborate with technical leads and stakeholders to decompose functional, operational, and mission requirements into structured solution designs and technical user stories
Produce and maintain technical documentation, including system-of-systems diagrams, interface control documents, and architectural blueprints for government review
Support integration of multi-tier software applications, cloud hosting infrastructure, data engineering pipelines, and AI/ML workflows
Partner with software development, infrastructure, and test teams to provide architectural guidance, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure compliance with design standards
Incorporate federal security baselines into architectures, supporting NIST RMF, FedRAMP, and DoD Cloud Computing SRG IL2–IL6 compliance
Apply cloud-native design patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies to support continuous delivery
Support technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient IT and cloud solutions for federal and DoD engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active DoD Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship
4+ years of professional technical experience in software engineering, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or solutions architecture
Experience designing, configuring, or deploying solutions within cloud computing environments; AWS preferred
Working knowledge of microservices architectures, full-stack design patterns, and API integration standards including REST and GraphQL
Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Hands-on experience with automated CI/CD pipelines, version control workflows, and integrated security scanning practices
Ability to create clear technical documentation and communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or equivalent Azure/GCP certification preferred
Prior federal government or DoD contract experience preferred
Experience with GitLab, Jira, and Databricks preferred
Exposure to data lakes, distributed data processing, ETL/ELT pipelines, or Apache Spark preferred
Familiarity with AI/ML integration concepts, including RAG, LLM APIs, and MLOps workflows preferred
Experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits programs
Performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veteran